TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 2041215-1 FPC Connector Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 2041215-1 is a 60-position FPC (Flat Flexible) connector designed for surface mount, right-angle applications with 0.5mm pitch contacts. This connector features bottom-mounted contacts, solder termination, and zero insertion force (ZIF) operation with flip lock retention. The product is currently obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent substitute parts essential for ongoing system support, maintenance, and new design implementations where legacy compatibility is required.

Substiute Parts

2041215-1

TE Connectivity AMP ConnectorsIn Stock: 7082041215-1 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

0512966094

MolexIn Stock: 173580512966094 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the TE Connectivity 2041215-1 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Mandatory Matching Parameters:

• Number of Positions: 60
• Pitch: 0.020" (0.50mm)
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount, Right Angle
• Connector/Contact Type: Contacts, Bottom
• Termination: Solder
• Locking Feature: Flip Lock
• Voltage Rating: 50V
• Current Rating: 0.5A
• Contact Material: Phosphor Bronze
• Contact Finish: Gold
• Housing Material: Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP), Glass Filled
• Features: Solder Retention, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
• Material Flammability Rating: UL94 V-0
• FFC/FCB Thickness: 0.30mm

The Molex 0512966094 meets all mandatory electrical and mechanical parameters required for functional substitution. Variations in height above board, actuator material composition, operating temperature lower bound, and contact finish thickness specification do not preclude substitution when the primary functional requirements are satisfied.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Molex 0512966094 is the qualified substitute for the obsolete TE Connectivity 2041215-1 based on the following engineering criteria:

Electrical Equivalence: Both connectors maintain identical voltage (50V) and current (0.5A) ratings, ensuring no derating or circuit redesign is required.

Mechanical Compatibility: Both connectors feature 60 positions at 0.5mm pitch with bottom-mounted solder termination and right-angle surface mount orientation. The flip lock retention mechanism is identical on both parts.

Compliance Status: Both parts are ROHS3 compliant with UL94 V-0 flammability rating and MSL 1 moisture sensitivity level, meeting equivalent regulatory and environmental standards.

Active Production Status: The Molex substitute is in active production with documented inventory availability, eliminating supply chain risk associated with the obsolete TE Connectivity part.

Design Considerations: The Molex connector features a lower profile (1.30mm versus 2.54mm height above board), which may provide space optimization benefits in compact designs. The actuator material differs (PA9T nylon versus LCP), but both materials meet the same flammability and mechanical requirements. The operating temperature lower bound for the Molex part is -20°C versus -40°C for the TE Connectivity part; applications requiring operation below -20°C must retain the original TE Connectivity specification or conduct thermal validation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Molex 0512966094 be used as a direct replacement for the TE Connectivity 2041215-1 in existing designs?

A: Yes, for applications operating within the -20°C to 85°C temperature range. The Molex connector matches all critical electrical and mechanical parameters including position count, pitch, voltage/current ratings, termination method, and locking mechanism. Applications requiring operation below -20°C must retain the original TE Connectivity specification.

Q: What is the primary difference between these two connectors?

A: The primary differences are height above board (Molex is lower profile at 1.30mm versus 2.54mm) and actuator material composition (Molex uses PA9T nylon versus LCP in the original). Both differences are non-functional for standard applications and do not affect electrical performance or compliance ratings.

Q: Why is the TE Connectivity 2041215-1 listed as obsolete?

A: Product obsolescence is determined by the manufacturer and typically reflects end-of-life status in the production cycle. The Molex 0512966094 provides functional equivalence for ongoing system support and new designs.

Q: Are there any packaging differences between these connectors?

A: The Molex 0512966094 is supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) packaging, which is standard for high-volume surface mount applications. The original TE Connectivity part packaging specification was not provided in the technical data.

Q: What compliance certifications apply to both connectors?

A: Both connectors are ROHS3 compliant, carry UL94 V-0 flammability rating, and have MSL 1 moisture sensitivity level. Both are suitable for applications requiring equivalent environmental and regulatory compliance.

Q: Can the Molex connector be used in applications requiring -40°C operation?

A: No. The Molex 0512966094 is rated for -20°C minimum operating temperature. Applications requiring -40°C operation must use the original TE Connectivity 2041215-1 or identify an alternative connector with equivalent -40°C rating.